Lemon Bread

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 lemon, juice and rind
1/2 cup sugar

Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs, mix well. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder. Add dry mixture to creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Grate lemon rind, add, mixing well. Bake in greased loaf pan, 45-55 minutes at 350°. Mix lemon juice and sugar as soon as bread comes out of oven. Pour over hot bread. Leave in pan until cool.

Martha

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